White House Tours: Frequently Asked Questions

It is important to note that submitting a tour request is NOT a guarantee that the White House will grant it.

A White House tour is dependent on availability for the given date, daily security measures at the White House, how early the request was received and the schedule of the President.
  • How will I know if my White House tour request has been approved?
    • After receiving notice from the White House concerning your tour request, my office will notify you as to whether or not the requested White House tour is possible. White House notification should arrive 2 to 4 weeks before the tour date.
  • What am I allowed to bring on my White House tour?
    • Prohibited items include, but are not limited to, the following:
      Cameras or Video Recorders
      Handbags, book bags, backpacks or purses
      Food or beverages, tobacco products, personal grooming items (i.e. makeup, lotion, etc.)
      Strollers
      Any pointed objects
      Aerosol containers
      Guns, ammunition, fireworks, electric stun guns, mace, martial arts weapons/devices, or knives of any size
Please visit the White House Tours page for more information or contact my Washington, D.C. office.